Under Trick Room, Sunflora's terrible Speed becomes its best asset — it 'outspeeds' nearly everything when turns are reversed. And it hits hard enough to make that matter. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Sun Pokemon.
Sunflora's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
Sunflora Weakness
FragileSunflora is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sunflora's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Sunflora doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Sunkern's line. Breed this form to get Sunkern eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Sunkern gave Sunflora the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+75), bringing the total to 425 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Sunflora to get Sunkern eggs easily using 23 partners from the Plant egg group.
Sunflora runs a standard setup attacker set. A nature nature with flexible EVs EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. An ability supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Sunflora Moveset
- Growth
- Giga Drain
- Attract
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Sunflora's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Petal Dance and Solar Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Poison coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Can't catch Sunflora directly. Start with Sunkern at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Sunkern to Sunflora is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Sunflora in Gold & Silver
Sunkern is your first catch on the way to Sunflora. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-13 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SunkernEFFORTLESSRoute 24GoldGrassLv.10CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 24SilverGrassLv.10CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSNational ParkGoldGrassLv.11-13CommonEarlyFacilityDayEFFORTLESSNational ParkSilverGrassLv.11-13CommonEarlyFacilityDay
Step 2Sunflora ✓
Don't let Sunflora's 425 base stat total fool you. Chlorophyll is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a setup sweeper.
Sunflora's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Crobat (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Sunflora won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sunkern evolves into Sunflora using a Sun Stone. Sunflora is the fully evolved form. It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.
Sunflora fills the setup sweeper role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 105 Sp. Atk). Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Sunflora appears in 16 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Sunflora has been available in 16 games since Gold & Silver, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A